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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.20, 182.64 and 116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.20, 182.64 and 116.60 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.20 : 182.64 = 116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.20/182.64 = 116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.20x = 182.64 × 116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.20x = 21,296.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,296.72/132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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