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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 182.34 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 182.34 and 88.46 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 182.34 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/182.34 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 182.34 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 16,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129.80/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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