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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.92, 183.30 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.92, 183.30 and 110.78 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.92 : 183.30 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.92/183.30 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.92x = 183.30 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.92x = 20,305.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,305.97/132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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