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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.72, 182.78 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.72, 182.78 and 109.49 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.72 : 182.78 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.72/182.78 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.72x = 182.78 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.72x = 20,012.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012.58/132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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