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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.47, 182.86 and 88.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.47, 182.86 and 88.93 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.47 : 182.86 = 88.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.47/182.86 = 88.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.47x = 182.86 × 88.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.47x = 16,261.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261.75/132.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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