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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 182.28 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 182.28 and 98.48 is: 135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 182.28 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/182.28 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 182.28 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 17,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,949.53/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.94

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