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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 182.26 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 182.26 and 121.75 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 182.26 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/182.26 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 182.26 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 22,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,190.16/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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