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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 198.02 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 198.02 and 122.22 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 198.02 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/198.02 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 198.02 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 24,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,201.39/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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