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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.93, 182.37 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.93, 182.37 and 124.65 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.93 : 182.37 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.93/182.37 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.93x = 182.37 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.93x = 22,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732.42/132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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