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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 182.49 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 182.49 and 85.66 is: 118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 182.49 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/182.49 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 182.49 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 15,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631.32/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.15

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