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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 197.88 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 197.88 and 125.74 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 197.88 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/197.88 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 197.88 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 24,881.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,881.43/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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