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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 182.31 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 182.31 and 88.26 is: 121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 182.31 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/182.31 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 182.31 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 16,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,090.68/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.90

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