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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.41, 182.88 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.41, 182.88 and 88.67 is: 122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.41 : 182.88 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.41/182.88 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.41x = 182.88 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.41x = 16,214.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,214.61/132.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.46

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