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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.07, 182.28 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.07, 182.28 and 121.09 is: 167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.07 : 182.28 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.07/182.28 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.07x = 182.28 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.07x = 22,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072.29/132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.13

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