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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.56, 198.64 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.56, 198.64 and 121.54 is: 182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.56 : 198.64 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.56/198.64 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.56x = 198.64 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.56x = 24,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142.71/132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.13

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