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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.37, 182.50 and 108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.37, 182.50 and 108.97 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.37 : 182.50 = 108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.37/182.50 = 108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.37x = 182.50 × 108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.37x = 19,887.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,887.03/132.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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