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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 183.09 and 120.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 183.09 and 120.61 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 183.09 = 120.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/183.09 = 120.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 183.09 × 120.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 22,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082.48/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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