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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.36, 182.43 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.36, 182.43 and 88.62 is: 122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.36 : 182.43 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.36/182.43 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.36x = 182.43 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.36x = 16,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166.95/132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.14

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