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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.18, 181.98 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.18, 181.98 and 125.34 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.18 : 181.98 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.18/181.98 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.18x = 181.98 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.18x = 22,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,809.37/132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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