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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.93, 199.67 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.93, 199.67 and 92.43 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.93 : 199.67 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.93/199.67 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.93x = 199.67 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.93x = 18,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455.04/132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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