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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.27, 197.37 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.27, 197.37 and 124.53 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.27 : 197.37 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.27/197.37 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.27x = 197.37 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.27x = 24,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,578.49/132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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