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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.58, 183.04 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.58, 183.04 and 95.70 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.58 : 183.04 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.58/183.04 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.58x = 183.04 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.58x = 17,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516.93/132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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