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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.96, 183.62 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.96, 183.62 and 105.53 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 183.62 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/183.62 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 183.62 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 19,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377.42/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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