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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.19, 182.39 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.19, 182.39 and 90.73 is: 125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.19 : 182.39 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.19/182.39 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.19x = 182.39 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.19x = 16,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547.34/132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.18

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