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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.14, 181.83 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.14, 181.83 and 121.88 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.14 : 181.83 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.14/181.83 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.14x = 181.83 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.14x = 22,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160.99/132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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