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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 182.30 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 182.30 and 90.19 is: 124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 182.30 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/182.30 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 182.30 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 16,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,441.41/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.36

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