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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.49, 183.02 and 120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.49, 183.02 and 120.21 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.49 : 183.02 = 120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.49/183.02 = 120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.49x = 183.02 × 120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.49x = 22,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000.83/132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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