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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.91, 183.37 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.91, 183.37 and 89.28 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.91 : 183.37 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.91/183.37 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.91x = 183.37 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.91x = 16,371.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371.27/132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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