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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 183.06 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 183.06 and 95.35 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 183.06 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/183.06 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 183.06 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 17,454.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454.77/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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