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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.58, 182.84 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.58, 182.84 and 103.08 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.58 : 182.84 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.58/182.84 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.58x = 182.84 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.58x = 18,847.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,847.15/132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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