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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 183.28 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 183.28 and 91.47 is: 126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 183.28 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/183.28 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 183.28 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 16,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,764.22/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.26

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