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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 182.95 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 182.95 and 91.18 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 182.95 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/182.95 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 182.95 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 16,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682.07/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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