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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.86, 183.31 and 121.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.86, 183.31 and 121.81 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.86 : 183.31 = 121.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.86/183.31 = 121.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.86x = 183.31 × 121.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.86x = 22,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328.99/132.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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