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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.72, 182.86 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.72, 182.86 and 101.56 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.72 : 182.86 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.72/182.86 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.72x = 182.86 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.72x = 18,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,571.26/132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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