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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.11, 182.31 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.11, 182.31 and 73.10 is: 100.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.11 : 182.31 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.11/182.31 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.11x = 182.31 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.11x = 13,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,326.13/132.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.87

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