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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.28, 182.40 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.28, 182.40 and 104.64 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.28 : 182.40 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.28/182.40 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.28x = 182.40 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.28x = 19,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,086.34/132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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