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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.49, 182.96 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.49, 182.96 and 125.70 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.49 : 182.96 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.49/182.96 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.49x = 182.96 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.49x = 22,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,998.07/132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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