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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 183.57 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 183.57 and 91.60 is: 126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 183.57 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/183.57 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 183.57 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 16,814.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,814.55/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.44

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