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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.14, 182.24 and 101.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.14, 182.24 and 101.00 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.14 : 182.24 = 101.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.14/182.24 = 101.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.14x = 182.24 × 101.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.14x = 18,405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405.83/132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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