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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.14, 182.37 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.14, 182.37 and 73.94 is: 102.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.14 : 182.37 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.14/182.37 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.14x = 182.37 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.14x = 13,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,483.53/132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.04

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