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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 182.37 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 182.37 and 90.71 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 182.37 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/182.37 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 182.37 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 16,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,542.78/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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