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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.20, 182.45 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.20, 182.45 and 99.40 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.20 : 182.45 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.20/182.45 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.20x = 182.45 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.20x = 18,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,134.58/132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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