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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.27, 182.67 and 122.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.27, 182.67 and 122.55 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.27 : 182.67 = 122.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.27/182.67 = 122.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.27x = 182.67 × 122.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.27x = 22,386.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,386.21/132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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