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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.36, 182.26 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.36, 182.26 and 122.68 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.36 : 182.26 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.36/182.26 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.36x = 182.26 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.36x = 22,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359.66/132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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