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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.43, 197.64 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.43, 197.64 and 127.14 is: 189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.43 : 197.64 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.43/197.64 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.43x = 197.64 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.43x = 25,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,126.96/132.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.74

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