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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.45, 197.21 and 122.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.45, 197.21 and 122.19 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.45 : 197.21 = 122.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.45/197.21 = 122.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.45x = 197.21 × 122.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.45x = 24,096.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,096.48/132.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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