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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.20, 197.45 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.20, 197.45 and 126.32 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.20 : 197.45 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.20/197.45 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.20x = 197.45 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.20x = 24,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,942.69/132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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