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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 182.15 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 182.15 and 93.27 is: 128.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 182.15 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/182.15 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 182.15 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 16,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,988.66/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.67

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