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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.47, 198.78 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.47, 198.78 and 125.43 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.47 : 198.78 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.47/198.78 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.47x = 198.78 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.47x = 24,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,932.98/132.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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