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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.14, 182.18 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.14, 182.18 and 108.42 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.14 : 182.18 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.14/182.18 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.14x = 182.18 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.14x = 19,753.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753.04/132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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