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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.56, 197.81 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.56, 197.81 and 126.08 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.56 : 197.81 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.56/197.81 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.56x = 197.81 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.56x = 24,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,939.88/132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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