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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.92, 183.52 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.92, 183.52 and 86.32 is: 119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.92 : 183.52 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.92/183.52 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.92x = 183.52 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.92x = 15,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,841.45/132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.18

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