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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 182.28 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 182.28 and 88.51 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 182.28 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/182.28 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 182.28 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 16,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,133.60/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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