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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 182.45 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 182.45 and 85.67 is: 118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 182.45 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/182.45 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 182.45 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 15,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629.15/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.13

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