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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 182.30 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 182.30 and 95.32 is: 131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 182.30 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/182.30 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 182.30 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 17,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,376.84/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.60

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