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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.97, 183.23 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.97, 183.23 and 95.52 is: 131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.97 : 183.23 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.97/183.23 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.97x = 183.23 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.97x = 17,502.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502.13/132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.62

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