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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.69, 183.23 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.69, 183.23 and 97.76 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.69 : 183.23 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.69/183.23 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.69x = 183.23 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.69x = 17,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,912.56/132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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