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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.38, 182.76 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.38, 182.76 and 104.32 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.38 : 182.76 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.38/182.76 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.38x = 182.76 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.38x = 19,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,065.52/132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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