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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.38, 182.68 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.38, 182.68 and 93.63 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.38 : 182.68 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.38/182.68 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.38x = 182.68 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.38x = 17,104.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,104.09/132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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