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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.15, 181.55 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.15, 181.55 and 107.52 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.15 : 181.55 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.15/181.55 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.15x = 181.55 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.15x = 19,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519.72/132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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