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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.94, 200.27 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.94, 200.27 and 121.66 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.94 : 200.27 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.94/200.27 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.94x = 200.27 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.94x = 24,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,364.85/132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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