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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.68, 183.03 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.68, 183.03 and 89.06 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.68 : 183.03 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.68/183.03 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.68x = 183.03 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.68x = 16,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300.65/132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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