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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.83, 183.23 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.83, 183.23 and 91.36 is: 126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.83 : 183.23 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.83/183.23 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.83x = 183.23 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.83x = 16,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,740.01/132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.03

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