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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.48, 183.68 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.48, 183.68 and 127.44 is: 176.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.48 : 183.68 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.48/183.68 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.48x = 183.68 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.48x = 23,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408.18/132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.69

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