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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 181.76 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 181.76 and 122.16 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 181.76 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/181.76 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 181.76 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 22,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203.80/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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