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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.83, 183.24 and 95.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.83, 183.24 and 95.92 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.83 : 183.24 = 95.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.83/183.24 = 95.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.83x = 183.24 × 95.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.83x = 17,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,576.38/132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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