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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.39, 182.79 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.39, 182.79 and 118.53 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.39 : 182.79 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.39/182.79 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.39x = 182.79 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.39x = 21,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,666.10/132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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