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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.52, 182.82 and 126.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.52, 182.82 and 126.42 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.52 : 182.82 = 126.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.52/182.82 = 126.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.52x = 182.82 × 126.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.52x = 23,112.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,112.10/132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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