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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 182.47 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 182.47 and 97.32 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 182.47 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/182.47 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 182.47 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 17,757.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757.07/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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