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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.99, 183.68 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.99, 183.68 and 91.67 is: 126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.99 : 183.68 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.99/183.68 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.99x = 183.68 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.99x = 16,836.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,836.57/132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.60

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