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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.80, 182.70 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.80, 182.70 and 119 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.80 : 182.70 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.80/182.70 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.80x = 182.70 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.80x = 21,741.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741.30/132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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