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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.96, 183.40 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.96, 183.40 and 94.08 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 183.40 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/183.40 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 183.40 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 17,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254.27/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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