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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.14, 182.14 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.14, 182.14 and 88.44 is: 121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.14 : 182.14 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.14/182.14 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.14x = 182.14 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.14x = 16,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,108.46/132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.90

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