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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.35, 198.77 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.35, 198.77 and 126.59 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.35 : 198.77 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.35/198.77 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.35x = 198.77 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.35x = 25,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,160.67/132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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