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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.95, 183.63 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.95, 183.63 and 117.45 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.95 : 183.63 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.95/183.63 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.95x = 183.63 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.95x = 21,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,567.34/132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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