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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 182.38 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 182.38 and 88.49 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 182.38 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/182.38 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 182.38 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 16,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138.81/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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