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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.93, 183.51 and 93.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.93, 183.51 and 93.78 is: 129.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.93 : 183.51 = 93.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.93/183.51 = 93.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.93x = 183.51 × 93.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.93x = 17,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209.57/132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.46

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