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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 182.86 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 182.86 and 104.79 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 182.86 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/182.86 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 182.86 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 19,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162.32/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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