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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.94, 183.18 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.94, 183.18 and 105.40 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.94 : 183.18 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.94/183.18 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.94x = 183.18 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.94x = 19,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,307.17/132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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