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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 183.45 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 183.45 and 85.74 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 183.45 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/183.45 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 183.45 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 15,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729.00/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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