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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.24, 182.64 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.24, 182.64 and 90.92 is: 125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.24 : 182.64 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.24/182.64 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.24x = 182.64 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.24x = 16,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604.72/132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.57

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