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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.18, 182.55 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.18, 182.55 and 99.10 is: 136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.18 : 182.55 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.18/182.55 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.18x = 182.55 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.18x = 18,090.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,090.71/132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.86

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