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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.36, 198.78 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.36, 198.78 and 127.44 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.36 : 198.78 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.36/198.78 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.36x = 198.78 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.36x = 25,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332.52/132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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