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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 183.20 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 183.20 and 126.83 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 183.20 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/183.20 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 183.20 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 23,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,235.26/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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