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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.35, 182.25 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.35, 182.25 and 104.64 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.35 : 182.25 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.35/182.25 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.35x = 182.25 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.35x = 19,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,069.73/132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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