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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 182.76 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 182.76 and 99.29 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 182.76 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/182.76 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 182.76 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 18,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,146.32/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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