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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 182.41 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 182.41 and 90.83 is: 125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 182.41 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/182.41 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 182.41 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 16,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,568.53/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.28

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