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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.62, 182.96 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.62, 182.96 and 99.86 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.62 : 182.96 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.62/182.96 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.62x = 182.96 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.62x = 18,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270.39/132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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