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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 182.91 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 182.91 and 103.54 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 182.91 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/182.91 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 182.91 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 18,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938.50/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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