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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.85, 183.50 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.85, 183.50 and 95.95 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.85 : 183.50 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.85/183.50 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.85x = 183.50 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.85x = 17,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606.93/132.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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