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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 181.26 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 181.26 and 129.78 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 181.26 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/181.26 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 181.26 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 23,523.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523.92/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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