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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.61, 182.90 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.61, 182.90 and 95.18 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.61 : 182.90 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.61/182.90 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.61x = 182.90 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.61x = 17,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,408.42/132.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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