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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198 and 124.32 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 24,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,615.36/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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