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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.90, 184.38 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.90, 184.38 and 122.10 is: 169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.90 : 184.38 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.90/184.38 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.90x = 184.38 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.90x = 22,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,512.80/132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.40

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