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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 182.46 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 182.46 and 73.20 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 182.46 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/182.46 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 182.46 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 13,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,356.07/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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