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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.33, 182.37 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.33, 182.37 and 99.54 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.33 : 182.37 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.33/182.37 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.33x = 182.37 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.33x = 18,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,153.11/132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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