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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.69, 183.18 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.69, 183.18 and 88.44 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.69 : 183.18 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.69/183.18 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.69x = 183.18 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.69x = 16,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199.52/132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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