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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.35, 182.49 and 99.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.35, 182.49 and 99.68 is: 137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.35 : 182.49 = 99.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.35/182.49 = 99.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.35x = 182.49 × 99.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.35x = 18,190.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,190.60/132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.44

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