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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.96, 183.28 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.96, 183.28 and 113.28 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 183.28 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/183.28 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 183.28 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 20,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,761.96/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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