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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.90, 182.97 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.90, 182.97 and 113.38 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.90 : 182.97 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.90/182.97 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.90x = 182.97 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.90x = 20,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,745.14/132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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