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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.93, 183.34 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.93, 183.34 and 83.77 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.93 : 183.34 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.93/183.34 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.93x = 183.34 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.93x = 15,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358.39/132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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