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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.92, 183.13 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.92, 183.13 and 99.58 is: 137.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.92 : 183.13 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.92/183.13 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.92x = 183.13 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.92x = 18,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,236.09/132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.20

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