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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.82, 181.38 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.82, 181.38 and 88.32 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.82 : 181.38 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.82/181.38 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.82x = 181.38 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.82x = 16,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019.48/120.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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