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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.54, 182.98 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.54, 182.98 and 103.66 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.54 : 182.98 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.54/182.98 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.54x = 182.98 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.54x = 18,967.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,967.71/132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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