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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 182.71 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 182.71 and 99.35 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 182.71 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/182.71 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 182.71 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 18,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,151.74/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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