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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.64, 182.86 and 90.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.64, 182.86 and 90.62 is: 124.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.64 : 182.86 = 90.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.64/182.86 = 90.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.64x = 182.86 × 90.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.64x = 16,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570.77/132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.93

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