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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.05, 182.16 and 97.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.05, 182.16 and 97.18 is: 134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.05 : 182.16 = 97.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.05/182.16 = 97.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.05x = 182.16 × 97.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.05x = 17,701.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701.85/132.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.05

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