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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 182.30 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 182.30 and 88.47 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 182.30 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/182.30 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 182.30 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 16,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,127.64/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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