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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 182.31 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 182.31 and 73.11 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 182.31 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/182.31 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 182.31 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 13,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,328.68/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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