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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.97, 183.41 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.97, 183.41 and 98.09 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.97 : 183.41 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.97/183.41 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.97x = 183.41 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.97x = 17,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,990.37/132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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