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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.15, 182.36 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.15, 182.36 and 73.92 is: 102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.15 : 182.36 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.15/182.36 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.15x = 182.36 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.15x = 13,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,479.68/132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.01

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