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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 182.36 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 182.36 and 99.48 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 182.36 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/182.36 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 182.36 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 18,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,141.17/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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