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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.19, 182.46 and 88.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.19, 182.46 and 88.53 is: 122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.19 : 182.46 = 88.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.19/182.46 = 88.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.19x = 182.46 × 88.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.19x = 16,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153.18/132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.20

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