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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 182.21 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 182.21 and 125.13 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 182.21 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/182.21 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 182.21 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 22,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799.94/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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