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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.91, 183.67 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.91, 183.67 and 108.34 is: 149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.91 : 183.67 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.91/183.67 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.91x = 183.67 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.91x = 19,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,898.08/132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.71

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