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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.62, 182.83 and 91.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.62, 182.83 and 91.11 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.62 : 182.83 = 91.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.62/182.83 = 91.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.62x = 182.83 × 91.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.62x = 16,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,657.19/132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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