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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.10, 182.13 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.10, 182.13 and 109.87 is: 151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.10 : 182.13 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.10/182.13 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.10x = 182.13 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.10x = 20,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010.62/132.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.48

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