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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.05, 182.55 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.05, 182.55 and 130.82 is: 180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.05 : 182.55 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.05/182.55 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.05x = 182.55 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.05x = 23,881.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,881.19/132.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.85

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