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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.27, 182.55 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.27, 182.55 and 95.55 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.27 : 182.55 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.27/182.55 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.27x = 182.55 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.27x = 17,442.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442.65/132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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