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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.15, 182.28 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.15, 182.28 and 101.07 is: 139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.15 : 182.28 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.15/182.28 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.15x = 182.28 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.15x = 18,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,423.04/132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.41

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