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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.15, 182.40 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.15, 182.40 and 88.50 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.15 : 182.40 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.15/182.40 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.15x = 182.40 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.15x = 16,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142.40/132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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