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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 252.06 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 252.06 and 132.14 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 252.06 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/252.06 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 252.06 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 33,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,307.21/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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