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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.97, 183.39 and 86.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.97, 183.39 and 86.34 is: 119.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.97 : 183.39 = 86.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.97/183.39 = 86.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.97x = 183.39 × 86.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.97x = 15,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,833.89/132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.08

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