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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.98, 183.29 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.98, 183.29 and 108.50 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.98 : 183.29 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.98/183.29 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.98x = 183.29 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.98x = 19,885.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,885.51/132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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