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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 182.82 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 182.82 and 111.83 is: 154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 182.82 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/182.82 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 182.82 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 20,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443.85/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.19

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