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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.39, 182.39 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.39, 182.39 and 92.88 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.39 : 182.39 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.39/182.39 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.39x = 182.39 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.39x = 16,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,939.92/132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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