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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.80, 183.40 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.80, 183.40 and 94.24 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.80 : 183.40 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.80/183.40 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.80x = 183.40 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.80x = 17,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283.62/132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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