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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.98, 183.64 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.98, 183.64 and 105.34 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.98 : 183.64 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.98/183.64 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.98x = 183.64 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.98x = 19,344.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,344.64/132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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