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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.89, 183.56 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.89, 183.56 and 123.66 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.89 : 183.56 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.89/183.56 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.89x = 183.56 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.89x = 22,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,698.41/132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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