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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.66, 183.34 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.66, 183.34 and 99.90 is: 138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.66 : 183.34 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.66/183.34 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.66x = 183.34 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.66x = 18,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,315.67/132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.06

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