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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.15, 182.48 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.15, 182.48 and 88.68 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.15 : 182.48 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.15/182.48 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.15x = 182.48 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.15x = 16,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181.88/132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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