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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.72, 183.06 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.72, 183.06 and 88.39 is: 121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.72 : 183.06 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.72/183.06 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.72x = 183.06 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.72x = 16,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180.67/132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.92

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