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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.46, 182.81 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.46, 182.81 and 93.08 is: 128.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.46 : 182.81 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.46/182.81 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.46x = 182.81 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.46x = 17,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.95/132.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.46

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