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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 182.16 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 182.16 and 95.28 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 182.16 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/182.16 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 182.16 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 17,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356.20/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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