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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.39, 182.73 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.39, 182.73 and 85.77 is: 118.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.39 : 182.73 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.39/182.73 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.39x = 182.73 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.39x = 15,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672.75/132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.38

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