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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.63, 182.97 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.63, 182.97 and 88.95 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.63 : 182.97 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.63/182.97 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.63x = 182.97 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.63x = 16,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275.18/132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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