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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.54, 197.72 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.54, 197.72 and 124.26 is: 185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.54 : 197.72 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.54/197.72 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.54x = 197.72 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.54x = 24,568.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,568.07/132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.36

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