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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.79, 182.10 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.79, 182.10 and 126.41 is: 173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.79 : 182.10 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.79/182.10 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.79x = 182.10 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.79x = 23,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,019.14/132.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.35

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