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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.32, 182.76 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.32, 182.76 and 107.85 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.32 : 182.76 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.32/182.76 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.32x = 182.76 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.32x = 19,710.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710.67/132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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