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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.96, 183.43 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.96, 183.43 and 122.43 is: 168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 183.43 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/183.43 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 183.43 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 22,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457.33/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.90

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