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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 182.16 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 182.16 and 85.44 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 182.16 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/182.16 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 182.16 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 15,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,563.75/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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