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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 198 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 198 and 126.18 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 198 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/198 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 198 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 24,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,983.64/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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