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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.98, 183.52 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.98, 183.52 and 81.23 is: 112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.98 : 183.52 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.98/183.52 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.98x = 183.52 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.98x = 14,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,907.33/132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.10

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