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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.17, 182.25 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.17, 182.25 and 104.49 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.17 : 182.25 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.17/182.25 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.17x = 182.25 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.17x = 19,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,043.30/132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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