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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.10, 197.84 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.10, 197.84 and 129.87 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.10 : 197.84 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.10/197.84 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.10x = 197.84 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.10x = 25,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,693.81/132.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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