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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.81, 183.18 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.81, 183.18 and 95.97 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.81 : 183.18 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.81/183.18 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.81x = 183.18 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.81x = 17,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,579.78/132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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