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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 182.10 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 182.10 and 85.38 is: 117.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 182.10 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/182.10 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 182.10 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 15,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547.70/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.79

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