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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 182.42 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 182.42 and 113.69 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 182.42 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/182.42 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 182.42 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 20,739.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,739.26/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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