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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 182.71 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 182.71 and 95.32 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 182.71 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/182.71 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 182.71 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 17,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415.92/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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