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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.84, 183.16 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.84, 183.16 and 86.16 is: 118.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 183.16 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/183.16 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 183.16 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 15,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,781.86/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.80

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