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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.89, 183.11 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.89, 183.11 and 127.13 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.89 : 183.11 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.89/183.11 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.89x = 183.11 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.89x = 23,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,277.22/132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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