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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.09, 182.21 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.09, 182.21 and 95.19 is: 131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.09 : 182.21 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.09/182.21 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.09x = 182.21 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.09x = 17,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,344.09/132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.31

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