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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 182.88 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 182.88 and 110.34 is: 152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 182.88 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/182.88 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 182.88 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 20,178.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,178.98/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.52

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