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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 181.71 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 181.71 and 111.31 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 181.71 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/181.71 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 181.71 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 20,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225.69/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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