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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.76 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.76 and 125.44 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.76 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.76 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.76 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 24,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,807.01/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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