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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.52, 182.78 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.52, 182.78 and 91.08 is: 125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.52 : 182.78 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.52/182.78 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.52x = 182.78 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.52x = 16,647.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,647.60/132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.62

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