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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.98, 183.36 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.98, 183.36 and 109.58 is: 151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.98 : 183.36 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.98/183.36 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.98x = 183.36 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.98x = 20,092.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,092.59/132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.09

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