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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.47, 182.50 and 104.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.47, 182.50 and 104.83 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.47 : 182.50 = 104.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.47/182.50 = 104.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.47x = 182.50 × 104.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.47x = 19,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131.48/132.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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