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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.48, 182.78 and 90.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.48, 182.78 and 90.97 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.48 : 182.78 = 90.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.48/182.78 = 90.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.48x = 182.78 × 90.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.48x = 16,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,626.58/132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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