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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.28, 182.46 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.28, 182.46 and 129.64 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.28 : 182.46 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.28/182.46 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.28x = 182.46 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.28x = 23,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,654.11/132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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