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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.85, 183.39 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.85, 183.39 and 121.92 is: 168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.85 : 183.39 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.85/183.39 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.85x = 183.39 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.85x = 22,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357.76/132.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.29

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