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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.38, 182.57 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.38, 182.57 and 128.13 is: 176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.38 : 182.57 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.38/182.57 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.38x = 182.57 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.38x = 23,392.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,392.05/132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.71

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