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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.48, 183.06 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.48, 183.06 and 126.17 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.48 : 183.06 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.48/183.06 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.48x = 183.06 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.48x = 23,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096.45/132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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