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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.18, 182.27 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.18, 182.27 and 94.86 is: 130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.18 : 182.27 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.18/182.27 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.18x = 182.27 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.18x = 17,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,289.66/132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.80

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