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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 182.28 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 182.28 and 123.42 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 182.28 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/182.28 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 182.28 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 22,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,497.00/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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