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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.55, 182.79 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.55, 182.79 and 87.59 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.55 : 182.79 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.55/182.79 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.55x = 182.79 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.55x = 16,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011.03/132.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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