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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 197.92 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 197.92 and 124.12 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 197.92 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/197.92 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 197.92 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 24,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,565.83/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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