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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.19, 182.35 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.19, 182.35 and 102.68 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.19 : 182.35 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.19/182.35 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.19x = 182.35 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.19x = 18,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,723.70/132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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