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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.80, 182.94 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.80, 182.94 and 89.08 is: 122.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.80 : 182.94 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.80/182.94 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.80x = 182.94 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.80x = 16,296.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296.30/132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.71

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