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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.24, 182.34 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.24, 182.34 and 118.56 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.24 : 182.34 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.24/182.34 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.24x = 182.34 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.24x = 21,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618.23/132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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