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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 182.08 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 182.08 and 87.76 is: 121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 182.08 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/182.08 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 182.08 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 15,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,979.34/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.02

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