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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.72, 183.12 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.72, 183.12 and 91.44 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.72 : 183.12 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.72/183.12 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.72x = 183.12 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.72x = 16,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,744.49/132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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