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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 182.25 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 182.25 and 88.46 is: 122.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 182.25 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/182.25 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 182.25 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 16,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,121.61/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.07

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