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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 183.92 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 183.92 and 132.96 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 183.92 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/183.92 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 183.92 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 24,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,453.34/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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