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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.27, 182.79 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.27, 182.79 and 108.92 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.27 : 182.79 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.27/182.79 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.27x = 182.79 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.27x = 19,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909.49/132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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