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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.87, 183.15 and 97.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.87, 183.15 and 97.81 is: 134.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.87 : 183.15 = 97.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.87/183.15 = 97.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.87x = 183.15 × 97.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.87x = 17,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913.90/132.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.82

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