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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 198.32 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 198.32 and 124.29 is: 186.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 198.32 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/198.32 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 198.32 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 24,649.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649.19/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.44

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