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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.24, 182.26 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.24, 182.26 and 99.43 is: 137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.24 : 182.26 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.24/182.26 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.24x = 182.26 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.24x = 18,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,122.11/132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.04

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