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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 182.43 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 182.43 and 112.77 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 182.43 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/182.43 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 182.43 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 20,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,572.63/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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