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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 182.08 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 182.08 and 104.48 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 182.08 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/182.08 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 182.08 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 19,023.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,023.72/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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