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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.91, 183.43 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.91, 183.43 and 116.51 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.91 : 183.43 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.91/183.43 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.91x = 183.43 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.91x = 21,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,370.85/132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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