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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 182.28 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 182.28 and 88.40 is: 122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 182.28 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/182.28 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 182.28 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 16,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113.55/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.04

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