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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.35, 182.70 and 83.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.35, 182.70 and 83.24 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.35 : 182.70 = 83.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.35/182.70 = 83.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.35x = 182.70 × 83.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.35x = 15,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207.95/132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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