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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.42, 182.88 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.42, 182.88 and 121.50 is: 167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.42 : 182.88 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.42/182.88 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.42x = 182.88 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.42x = 22,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,219.92/132.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.80

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