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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 182.24 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 182.24 and 94.74 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 182.24 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/182.24 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 182.24 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 17,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264.94/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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