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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.09, 181.74 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.09, 181.74 and 129.02 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.09 : 181.74 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.09/181.74 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.09x = 181.74 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.09x = 23,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,448.55/132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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