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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.38, 182.13 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.38, 182.13 and 125.42 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.38 : 182.13 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.38/182.13 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.38x = 182.13 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.38x = 22,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842.74/132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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