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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.65, 182.87 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.65, 182.87 and 93.77 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.65 : 182.87 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.65/182.87 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.65x = 182.87 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.65x = 17,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,147.25/132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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