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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.33, 182.40 and 101.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.33, 182.40 and 101.19 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.33 : 182.40 = 101.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.33/182.40 = 101.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.33x = 182.40 × 101.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.33x = 18,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,457.06/132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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