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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.81, 182.57 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.81, 182.57 and 118.66 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.81 : 182.57 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.81/182.57 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.81x = 182.57 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.81x = 21,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663.83/132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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