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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.68, 182.98 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.68, 182.98 and 93.88 is: 129.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.68 : 182.98 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.68/182.98 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.68x = 182.98 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.68x = 17,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178.16/132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.47

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