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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 182.26 and 82.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 182.26 and 82.97 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 182.26 = 82.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/182.26 = 82.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 182.26 × 82.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 15,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122.11/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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