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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.96, 183.42 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.96, 183.42 and 109.56 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 183.42 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/183.42 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 183.42 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 20,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,095.50/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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