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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.09, 182.51 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.09, 182.51 and 117.41 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.09 : 182.51 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.09/182.51 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.09x = 182.51 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.09x = 21,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,427.00/132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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