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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.72, 182.97 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.72, 182.97 and 125.22 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.72 : 182.97 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.72/182.97 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.72x = 182.97 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.72x = 22,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911.50/132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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