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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.05, 327.13 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.05, 327.13 and 132.13 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.05 : 327.13 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.05/327.13 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.05x = 327.13 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.05x = 43,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,223.58/237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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