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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.17, 182.31 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.17, 182.31 and 85.47 is: 117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.17 : 182.31 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.17/182.31 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.17x = 182.31 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.17x = 15,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,582.04/132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.89

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