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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.43, 182.73 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.43, 182.73 and 85.83 is: 118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.43 : 182.73 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.43/182.73 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.43x = 182.73 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.43x = 15,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,683.72/132.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.43

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