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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 181.98 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 181.98 and 95.09 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 181.98 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/181.98 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 181.98 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 17,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,303.57/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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