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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 182.59 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 182.59 and 88.06 is: 121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 182.59 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/182.59 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 182.59 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 16,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077.97/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.57

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