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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.34, 182.55 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.34, 182.55 and 94.99 is: 131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.34 : 182.55 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.34/182.55 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.34x = 182.55 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.34x = 17,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,340.65/132.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.04

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