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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 182.25 and 82.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 182.25 and 82.33 is: 113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 182.25 = 82.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/182.25 = 82.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 182.25 × 82.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 15,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,004.64/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.56

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