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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.40, 182.90 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.40, 182.90 and 122.68 is: 169.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.40 : 182.90 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.40/182.90 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.40x = 182.90 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.40x = 22,438.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,438.17/132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.47

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