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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.21 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.21 and 126.21 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.21 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.21 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.21 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 25,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,016.08/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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