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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.49, 198.74 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.49, 198.74 and 124.57 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.49 : 198.74 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.49/198.74 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.49x = 198.74 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.49x = 24,757.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,757.04/132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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