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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 183.23 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 183.23 and 96.04 is: 132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 183.23 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/183.23 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 183.23 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 17,597.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,597.41/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.55

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