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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 182.18 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 182.18 and 98.92 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 182.18 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/182.18 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 182.18 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 18,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,021.25/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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