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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.91, 183.42 and 83.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.91, 183.42 and 83.86 is: 115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.91 : 183.42 = 83.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.91/183.42 = 83.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.91x = 183.42 × 83.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.91x = 15,381.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381.60/132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.73

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