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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.47, 182.73 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.47, 182.73 and 116.88 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.47 : 182.73 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.47/182.73 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.47x = 182.73 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.47x = 21,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,357.24/132.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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