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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.91, 183.39 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.91, 183.39 and 126.61 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.91 : 183.39 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.91/183.39 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.91x = 183.39 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.91x = 23,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219.01/132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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