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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 199.08 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 199.08 and 121.27 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 199.08 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/199.08 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 199.08 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 24,140.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140.83/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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