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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 196.98 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 196.98 and 125.34 is: 186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 196.98 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/196.98 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 196.98 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 24,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,689.47/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.87

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