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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 197.54 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 197.54 and 125.55 is: 187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 197.54 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/197.54 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 197.54 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 24,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800.99/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.27

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