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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.96, 182.96 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.96, 182.96 and 112.16 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 182.96 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/182.96 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 182.96 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 20,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520.79/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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