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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.15, 182.16 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.15, 182.16 and 107.31 is: 147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.15 : 182.16 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.15/182.16 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.15x = 182.16 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.15x = 19,547.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547.59/132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.92

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