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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 182.24 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 182.24 and 112.51 is: 155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 182.24 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/182.24 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 182.24 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 20,502.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,502.91/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.18

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