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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 182.42 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 182.42 and 119.75 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 182.42 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/182.42 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 182.42 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 21,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844.80/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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