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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.56, 182.94 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.56, 182.94 and 73.54 is: 101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.56 : 182.94 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.56/182.94 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.56x = 182.94 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.56x = 13,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,453.36/132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.49

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