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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.65, 182.23 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.65, 182.23 and 108.02 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.65 : 182.23 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.65/182.23 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.65x = 182.23 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.65x = 19,684.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,684.48/132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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