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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.20, 183.79 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.20, 183.79 and 132.20 is: 183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.20 : 183.79 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.20/183.79 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.20x = 183.79 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.20x = 24,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,297.04/132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.79

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