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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 182.50 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 182.50 and 102.84 is: 141.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 182.50 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/182.50 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 182.50 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 18,768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,768.30/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.86

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