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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 182.55 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 182.55 and 104.30 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 182.55 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/182.55 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 182.55 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 19,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039.97/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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