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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.62, 182.58 and 125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.62, 182.58 and 125.78 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.62 : 182.58 = 125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.62/182.58 = 125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.62x = 182.58 × 125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.62x = 22,964.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,964.91/132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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