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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 197.36 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 197.36 and 127.08 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 197.36 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/197.36 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 197.36 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 25,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080.51/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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