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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.66, 182.91 and 83.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.66, 182.91 and 83.46 is: 115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.66 : 182.91 = 83.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.66/182.91 = 83.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.66x = 182.91 × 83.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.66x = 15,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265.67/132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.07

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