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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 182.99 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 182.99 and 103.62 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 182.99 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/182.99 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 182.99 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 18,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961.42/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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