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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 197.94 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 197.94 and 122.18 is: 183.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 197.94 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/197.94 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 197.94 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 24,184.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,184.31/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.04

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