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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.07, 182.26 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.07, 182.26 and 73.05 is: 100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.07 : 182.26 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.07/182.26 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.07x = 182.26 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.07x = 13,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,314.09/132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.81

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