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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 182.38 and 83.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 182.38 and 83.01 is: 114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 182.38 = 83.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/182.38 = 83.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 182.38 × 83.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 15,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139.36/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.50

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