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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.35, 182.78 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.35, 182.78 and 91.01 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.35 : 182.78 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.35/182.78 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.35x = 182.78 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.35x = 16,633.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,633.44/132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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