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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 182.54 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 182.54 and 90.78 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 182.54 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/182.54 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 182.54 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 16,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570.53/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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