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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 182.04 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 182.04 and 99.18 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 182.04 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/182.04 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 182.04 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 18,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054.73/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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