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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.91, 183.18 and 91.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.91, 183.18 and 91.39 is: 125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.91 : 183.18 = 91.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.91/183.18 = 91.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.91x = 183.18 × 91.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.91x = 16,740.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,740.82/132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.96

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