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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.17, 182.46 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.17, 182.46 and 95.41 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.17 : 182.46 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.17/182.46 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.17x = 182.46 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.17x = 17,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,408.73/132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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