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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 198.36 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 198.36 and 124.02 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 198.36 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/198.36 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 198.36 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 24,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,600.61/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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