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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.96, 183.20 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.96, 183.20 and 89.22 is: 122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 183.20 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/183.20 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 183.20 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 16,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,345.10/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.93

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