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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.11, 182.23 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.11, 182.23 and 103.07 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.11 : 182.23 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.11/182.23 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.11x = 182.23 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.11x = 18,782.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,782.90/132.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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