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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.35, 199.52 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.35, 199.52 and 123.54 is: 186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.35 : 199.52 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.35/199.52 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.35x = 199.52 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.35x = 24,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648.70/132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.24

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