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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 182.24 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 182.24 and 94.90 is: 130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 182.24 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/182.24 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 182.24 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 17,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,294.58/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.76

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