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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.38, 182.42 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.38, 182.42 and 95.47 is: 131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.38 : 182.42 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.38/182.42 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.38x = 182.42 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.38x = 17,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414.70/132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.56

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