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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.36, 182.89 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.36, 182.89 and 126.04 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.36 : 182.89 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.36/182.89 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.36x = 182.89 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.36x = 23,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,051.46/132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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