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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.66, 275.91 and 132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.66, 275.91 and 132.45 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.66 : 275.91 = 132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.66/275.91 = 132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.66x = 275.91 × 132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.66x = 36,544.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544.28/183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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