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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 182.16 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 182.16 and 108.90 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 182.16 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/182.16 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 182.16 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 19,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837.22/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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