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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.17, 183.15 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.17, 183.15 and 129.74 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.17 : 183.15 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.17/183.15 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.17x = 183.15 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.17x = 23,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,760.97/132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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