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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.15, 198.53 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.15, 198.53 and 126.69 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.15 : 198.53 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.15/198.53 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.15x = 198.53 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.15x = 25,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,151.77/132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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