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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.09, 182.25 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.09, 182.25 and 73.86 is: 101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.09 : 182.25 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.09/182.25 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.09x = 182.25 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.09x = 13,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,460.99/132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.91

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