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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 181.74 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 181.74 and 99.27 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 181.74 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/181.74 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 181.74 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 18,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041.33/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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