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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.54, 182.94 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.54, 182.94 and 91.14 is: 125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.54 : 182.94 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.54/182.94 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.54x = 182.94 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.54x = 16,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673.15/132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.80

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