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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.40, 182.76 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.40, 182.76 and 112.96 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.40 : 182.76 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.40/182.76 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.40x = 182.76 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.40x = 20,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,644.57/132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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