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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.94, 183.41 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.94, 183.41 and 98.06 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.94 : 183.41 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.94/183.41 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.94x = 183.41 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.94x = 17,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,984.86/132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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