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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.60, 182.88 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.60, 182.88 and 88.88 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.60 : 182.88 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.60/182.88 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.60x = 182.88 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.60x = 16,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254.37/132.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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