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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.39, 182.75 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.39, 182.75 and 90.36 is: 124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.39 : 182.75 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.39/182.75 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.39x = 182.75 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.39x = 16,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,512.84/132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.73

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