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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.58, 182.77 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.58, 182.77 and 128.54 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.58 : 182.77 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.58/182.77 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.58x = 182.77 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.58x = 23,493.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493.39/132.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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