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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.83, 183.60 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.83, 183.60 and 96.24 is: 133.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.83 : 183.60 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.83/183.60 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.83x = 183.60 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.83x = 17,670.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,670.35/132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.03

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