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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 198.50 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 198.50 and 123.93 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 198.50 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/198.50 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 198.50 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 24,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,600.18/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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