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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.50, 182.96 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.50, 182.96 and 83.45 is: 115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.50 : 182.96 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.50/182.96 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.50x = 182.96 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.50x = 15,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,266.68/132.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.22

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