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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.11, 196.99 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.11, 196.99 and 126.98 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.11 : 196.99 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.11/196.99 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.11x = 196.99 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.11x = 25,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013.79/132.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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