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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 182.98 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 182.98 and 86.08 is: 118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 182.98 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/182.98 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 182.98 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 15,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,750.92/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.70

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