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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.66, 182.88 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.66, 182.88 and 105.12 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.66 : 182.88 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.66/182.88 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.66x = 182.88 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.66x = 19,224.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,224.35/132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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