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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 183.57 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 183.57 and 112.26 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 183.57 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/183.57 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 183.57 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 20,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,607.57/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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