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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.63, 183.07 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.63, 183.07 and 89.09 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.63 : 183.07 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.63/183.07 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.63x = 183.07 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.63x = 16,309.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,309.71/132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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