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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.42, 182.98 and 97.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.42, 182.98 and 97.39 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.42 : 182.98 = 97.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.42/182.98 = 97.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.42x = 182.98 × 97.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.42x = 17,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820.42/132.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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