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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.62, 183.05 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.62, 183.05 and 85.97 is: 118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.62 : 183.05 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.62/183.05 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.62x = 183.05 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.62x = 15,735.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,735.46/132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.66

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