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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.69, 183.16 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.69, 183.16 and 91.33 is: 126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.69 : 183.16 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.69/183.16 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.69x = 183.16 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.69x = 16,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727.66/132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.07

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