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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 182.19 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 182.19 and 95.27 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 182.19 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/182.19 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 182.19 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 17,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356.33/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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