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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 182.20 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 182.20 and 86 is: 118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 182.20 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/182.20 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 182.20 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 15,669.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,669.20/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.71

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