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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 182.58 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 182.58 and 113.80 is: 157.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 182.58 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/182.58 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 182.58 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 20,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,777.60/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.36

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