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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 183.38 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 183.38 and 119.92 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 183.38 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/183.38 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 183.38 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 21,990.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,990.33/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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