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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 182.62 and 99.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 182.62 and 99.09 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 182.62 = 99.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/182.62 = 99.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 182.62 × 99.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 18,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,095.82/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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