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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.93, 183.15 and 89.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.93, 183.15 and 89.19 is: 122.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.93 : 183.15 = 89.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.93/183.15 = 89.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.93x = 183.15 × 89.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.93x = 16,335.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335.15/132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.89

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