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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.10, 182.32 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.10, 182.32 and 73.90 is: 101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.10 : 182.32 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.10/182.32 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.10x = 182.32 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.10x = 13,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,473.45/132.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.99

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