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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 181.78 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 181.78 and 105.75 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 181.78 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/181.78 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 181.78 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 19,222.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,222.97/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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