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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.91, 183.33 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.91, 183.33 and 115.44 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.91 : 183.33 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.91/183.33 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.91x = 183.33 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.91x = 21,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,163.62/132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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