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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.46, 182.94 and 103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.46, 182.94 and 103.30 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.46 : 182.94 = 103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.46/182.94 = 103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.46x = 182.94 × 103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.46x = 18,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,897.70/132.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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