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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 196.72 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 196.72 and 123.75 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 196.72 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/196.72 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 196.72 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 24,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,343.79/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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