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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.11, 198.39 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.11, 198.39 and 126.34 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.11 : 198.39 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.11/198.39 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.11x = 198.39 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.11x = 25,064.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,064.59/132.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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