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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 197.92 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 197.92 and 127.77 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 197.92 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/197.92 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 197.92 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 25,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,288.24/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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