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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.45, 182.76 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.45, 182.76 and 88.74 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.45 : 182.76 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.45/182.76 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.45x = 182.76 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.45x = 16,218.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,218.12/132.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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