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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.29, 182.66 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.29, 182.66 and 90.82 is: 125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.29 : 182.66 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.29/182.66 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.29x = 182.66 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.29x = 16,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,589.18/132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.40

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