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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.65, 183.12 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.65, 183.12 and 88.46 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.65 : 183.12 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.65/183.12 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.65x = 183.12 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.65x = 16,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,198.35/132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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