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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 182.82 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 182.82 and 106.27 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 182.82 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/182.82 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 182.82 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 19,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429.06/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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