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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.29, 182.51 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.29, 182.51 and 102.80 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.29 : 182.51 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.29/182.51 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.29x = 182.51 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.29x = 18,760.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,760.60/132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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