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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.19, 182.73 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.19, 182.73 and 124.54 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.19 : 182.73 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.19/182.73 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.19x = 182.73 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.19x = 22,757.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757.19/132.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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