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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 183.11 and 126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 183.11 and 126.70 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 183.11 = 126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/183.11 = 126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 183.11 × 126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 23,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200.04/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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