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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.52, 198.46 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.52, 198.46 and 122 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.52 : 198.46 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.52/198.46 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.52x = 198.46 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.52x = 24,212.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,212.12/132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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