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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 182.36 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 182.36 and 85.59 is: 118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 182.36 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/182.36 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 182.36 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 15,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,608.41/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.14

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