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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.51, 182.73 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.51, 182.73 and 95.67 is: 131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.51 : 182.73 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.51/182.73 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.51x = 182.73 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.51x = 17,481.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,481.78/132.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.93

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