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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 182.78 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 182.78 and 108.92 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 182.78 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/182.78 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 182.78 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 19,908.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,908.40/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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