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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.39, 182.50 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.39, 182.50 and 109.03 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.39 : 182.50 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.39/182.50 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.39x = 182.50 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.39x = 19,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,897.98/132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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