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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.36, 182.71 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.36, 182.71 and 85.79 is: 118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.36 : 182.71 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.36/182.71 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.36x = 182.71 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.36x = 15,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,674.57/132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.42

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