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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 197.18 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 197.18 and 126.01 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 197.18 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/197.18 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 197.18 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 24,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,846.02/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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