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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.40, 182.67 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.40, 182.67 and 88.75 is: 122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.40 : 182.67 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.40/182.67 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.40x = 182.67 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.40x = 16,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211.33/132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.44

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