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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.29, 182.49 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.29, 182.49 and 88.07 is: 121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.29 : 182.49 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.29/182.49 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.29x = 182.49 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.29x = 16,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,071.89/132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.49

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