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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.17, 182.42 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.17, 182.42 and 92.95 is: 128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.17 : 182.42 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.17/182.42 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.17x = 182.42 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.17x = 16,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,955.37/132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.29

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