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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 181.59 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 181.59 and 128.18 is: 176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 181.59 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/181.59 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 181.59 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 23,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276.90/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.30

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