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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.63, 183.01 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.63, 183.01 and 95.87 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.63 : 183.01 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.63/183.01 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.63x = 183.01 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.63x = 17,545.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545.17/132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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