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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.62, 182.67 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.62, 182.67 and 123.66 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.62 : 182.67 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.62/182.67 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.62x = 182.67 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.62x = 22,588.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588.97/132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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