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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.27, 197.97 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.27, 197.97 and 125.58 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.27 : 197.97 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.27/197.97 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.27x = 197.97 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.27x = 24,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861.07/132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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