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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.49, 182.75 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.49, 182.75 and 88.23 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.49 : 182.75 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.49/182.75 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.49x = 182.75 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.49x = 16,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,124.03/132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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