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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.29, 182.31 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.29, 182.31 and 95.38 is: 131.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.29 : 182.31 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.29/182.31 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.29x = 182.31 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.29x = 17,388.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,388.37/132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.44

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