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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.60, 182.75 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.60, 182.75 and 109.14 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.60 : 182.75 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.60/182.75 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.60x = 182.75 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.60x = 19,945.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945.61/132.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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