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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.65, 183.04 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.65, 183.04 and 97.66 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.65 : 183.04 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.65/183.04 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.65x = 183.04 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.65x = 17,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,875.69/132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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