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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.90, 183.22 and 121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.90, 183.22 and 121.29 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.90 : 183.22 = 121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.90/183.22 = 121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.90x = 183.22 × 121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.90x = 22,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222.75/132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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