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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.18, 197.22 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.18, 197.22 and 125.88 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.18 : 197.22 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.18/197.22 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.18x = 197.22 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.18x = 24,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,826.05/132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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