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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.95, 183.39 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.95, 183.39 and 98.03 is: 135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.95 : 183.39 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.95/183.39 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.95x = 183.39 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.95x = 17,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977.72/132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.22

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