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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.25, 182.31 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.25, 182.31 and 108.88 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.25 : 182.31 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.25/182.31 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.25x = 182.31 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.25x = 19,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849.91/132.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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