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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.89, 182.82 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.89, 182.82 and 115.34 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.89 : 182.82 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.89/182.82 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.89x = 182.82 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.89x = 21,085.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,085.54/132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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