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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.25, 182.50 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.25, 182.50 and 95.45 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.25 : 182.50 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.25/182.50 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.25x = 182.50 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.25x = 17,419.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,419.01/132.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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