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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.95, 183.18 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.95, 183.18 and 89.21 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.95 : 183.18 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.95/183.18 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.95x = 183.18 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.95x = 16,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341.49/132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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