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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.29, 182.10 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.29, 182.10 and 115.01 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.29 : 182.10 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.29/182.10 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.29x = 182.10 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.29x = 20,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,943.32/132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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