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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.66, 182.88 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.66, 182.88 and 86.03 is: 118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.66 : 182.88 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.66/182.88 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.66x = 182.88 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.66x = 15,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,732.25/132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.59

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