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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.48, 182.76 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.48, 182.76 and 99.84 is: 137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.48 : 182.76 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.48/182.76 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.48x = 182.76 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.48x = 18,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246.76/132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.73

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