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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.98, 183.64 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.98, 183.64 and 83.94 is: 115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.98 : 183.64 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.98/183.64 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.98x = 183.64 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.98x = 15,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414.74/132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.92

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