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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.36, 182.61 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.36, 182.61 and 122.01 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.36 : 182.61 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.36/182.61 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.36x = 182.61 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.36x = 22,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280.25/132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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