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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.02, 182.25 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.02, 182.25 and 85.38 is: 117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.02 : 182.25 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.02/182.25 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.02x = 182.25 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.02x = 15,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560.51/132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.87

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