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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 243.15 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 243.15 and 132.18 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 243.15 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/243.15 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 243.15 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 32,139.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,139.57/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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