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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.17, 182.32 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.17, 182.32 and 99.36 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.17 : 182.32 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.17/182.32 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.17x = 182.32 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.17x = 18,115.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115.07/132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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