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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.43, 182.58 and 88.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.43, 182.58 and 88.81 is: 122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.43 : 182.58 = 88.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.43/182.58 = 88.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.43x = 182.58 × 88.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.43x = 16,214.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,214.93/132.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.44

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