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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.18, 181.11 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.18, 181.11 and 127.58 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.18 : 181.11 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.18/181.11 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.18x = 181.11 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.18x = 23,105.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105.11/132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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