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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 182.39 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 182.39 and 93.43 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 182.39 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/182.39 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 182.39 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 17,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,040.70/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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