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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.49, 182.55 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.49, 182.55 and 126.35 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.49 : 182.55 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.49/182.55 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.49x = 182.55 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.49x = 23,065.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,065.19/132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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