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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.41, 182.28 and 113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.41, 182.28 and 113.89 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.41 : 182.28 = 113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.41/182.28 = 113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.41x = 182.28 × 113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.41x = 20,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,758.96/132.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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