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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.23, 197.46 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.23, 197.46 and 124.64 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.23 : 197.46 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.23/197.46 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.23x = 197.46 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.23x = 24,611.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,611.41/132.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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