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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.69, 182.88 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.69, 182.88 and 97.68 is: 134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.69 : 182.88 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.69/182.88 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.69x = 182.88 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.69x = 17,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863.72/132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.63

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