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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.35, 182.39 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.35, 182.39 and 125.26 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.35 : 182.39 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.35/182.39 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.35x = 182.39 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.35x = 22,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845.09/132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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