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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 182.16 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 182.16 and 80.24 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 182.16 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/182.16 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 182.16 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 14,616.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,616.52/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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