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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 183.27 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 183.27 and 95.49 is: 131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 183.27 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/183.27 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 183.27 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 17,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,500.45/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.80

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