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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.39, 182.89 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.39, 182.89 and 122.67 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.39 : 182.89 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.39/182.89 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.39x = 182.89 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.39x = 22,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435.12/132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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