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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.57, 182.95 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.57, 182.95 and 73.55 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.57 : 182.95 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.57/182.95 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.57x = 182.95 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.57x = 13,455.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455.97/132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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