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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.75, 183.30 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.75, 183.30 and 91.29 is: 126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.75 : 183.30 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.75/183.30 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.75x = 183.30 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.75x = 16,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,733.46/132.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.05

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