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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.55, 183.04 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.55, 183.04 and 95.80 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.55 : 183.04 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.55/183.04 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.55x = 183.04 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.55x = 17,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,535.42/132.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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