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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.63, 182.87 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.63, 182.87 and 101.45 is: 139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.63 : 182.87 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.63/182.87 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.63x = 182.87 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.63x = 18,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,552.16/132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.88

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