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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 182 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 182 and 116.48 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 182 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/182 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 182 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 21,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199.36/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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