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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.17, 182.26 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.17, 182.26 and 123.53 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.17 : 182.26 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.17/182.26 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.17x = 182.26 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.17x = 22,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,514.58/132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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