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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.27, 182.61 and 90.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.27, 182.61 and 90.89 is: 125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.27 : 182.61 = 90.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.27/182.61 = 90.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.27x = 182.61 × 90.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.27x = 16,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,596.51/132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.47

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