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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 182.28 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 182.28 and 85.54 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 182.28 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/182.28 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 182.28 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 15,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,592.23/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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