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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.67, 183.14 and 88.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.67, 183.14 and 88.99 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.67 : 183.14 = 88.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.67/183.14 = 88.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.67x = 183.14 × 88.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.67x = 16,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297.63/132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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