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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 182.44 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 182.44 and 115.88 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 182.44 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/182.44 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 182.44 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 21,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141.15/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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