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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.95, 183.45 and 83.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.95, 183.45 and 83.83 is: 115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.95 : 183.45 = 83.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.95/183.45 = 83.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.95x = 183.45 × 83.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.95x = 15,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,377.70/132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.67

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