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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 183.06 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 183.06 and 93.82 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 183.06 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/183.06 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 183.06 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 17,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,174.69/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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