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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.73, 183.33 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.73, 183.33 and 95.82 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.73 : 183.33 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.73/183.33 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.73x = 183.33 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.73x = 17,566.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,566.68/132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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