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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.31, 182.65 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.31, 182.65 and 99.57 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.31 : 182.65 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.31/182.65 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.31x = 182.65 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.31x = 18,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,186.21/132.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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