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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.49, 182.76 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.49, 182.76 and 88.30 is: 121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.49 : 182.76 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.49/182.76 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.49x = 182.76 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.49x = 16,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,137.71/132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.80

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