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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.94, 183.16 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.94, 183.16 and 126.77 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.94 : 183.16 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.94/183.16 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.94x = 183.16 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.94x = 23,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,218.44/132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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