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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 182.40 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 182.40 and 85.58 is: 118.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 182.40 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/182.40 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 182.40 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 15,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,610.26/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.03

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