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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.56, 182.83 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.56, 182.83 and 95.72 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.56 : 182.83 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.56/182.83 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.56x = 182.83 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.56x = 17,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,500.49/132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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