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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 182.76 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 182.76 and 116.80 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 182.76 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/182.76 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 182.76 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 21,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346.37/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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