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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.10, 182.14 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.10, 182.14 and 124.16 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.10 : 182.14 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.10/182.14 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.10x = 182.14 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.10x = 22,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,613.59/132.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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