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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.07, 182.05 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.07, 182.05 and 104.40 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.07 : 182.05 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.07/182.05 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.07x = 182.05 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.07x = 19,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,006.02/132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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