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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.18, 198.51 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.18, 198.51 and 126.51 is: 189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.18 : 198.51 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.18/198.51 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.18x = 198.51 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.18x = 25,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,113.50/132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.99

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