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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.17, 182.27 and 90.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.17, 182.27 and 90.64 is: 125.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.17 : 182.27 = 90.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.17/182.27 = 90.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.17x = 182.27 × 90.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.17x = 16,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520.04/132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.00

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