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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.01, 182.09 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.01, 182.09 and 95.11 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.01 : 182.09 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.01/182.09 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.01x = 182.09 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.01x = 17,318.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318.58/132.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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