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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.72, 183.03 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.72, 183.03 and 99.96 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.72 : 183.03 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.72/183.03 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.72x = 183.03 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.72x = 18,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295.68/132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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