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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.84, 183.23 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.84, 183.23 and 93.42 is: 128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 183.23 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/183.23 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 183.23 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 17,117.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,117.23/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.86

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