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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.74, 183.31 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.74, 183.31 and 86.11 is: 118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.74 : 183.31 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.74/183.31 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.74x = 183.31 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.74x = 15,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,785.67/132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.92

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