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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 181.60 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 181.60 and 117.12 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 181.60 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/181.60 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 181.60 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 21,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,268.99/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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