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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.19, 182.47 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.19, 182.47 and 88.55 is: 122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.19 : 182.47 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.19/182.47 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.19x = 182.47 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.19x = 16,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157.44/132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.23

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