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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 182.80 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 182.80 and 93.64 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 182.80 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/182.80 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 182.80 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 17,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,117.39/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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