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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.66, 182.99 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.66, 182.99 and 89.06 is: 122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.66 : 182.99 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.66/182.99 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.66x = 182.99 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.66x = 16,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297.09/132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.85

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