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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.38, 182.71 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.38, 182.71 and 94.59 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.38 : 182.71 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.38/182.71 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.38x = 182.71 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.38x = 17,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,282.54/132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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