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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.57, 182.77 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.57, 182.77 and 110.45 is: 152.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.57 : 182.77 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.57/182.77 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.57x = 182.77 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.57x = 20,187.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187.13/132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.28

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