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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.92, 183.56 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.92, 183.56 and 116.30 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.92 : 183.56 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.92/183.56 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.92x = 183.56 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.92x = 21,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346.53/132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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