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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.71, 182.99 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.71, 182.99 and 89.10 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.71 : 182.99 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.71/182.99 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.71x = 182.99 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.71x = 16,304.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,304.63/132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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