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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.60, 197.94 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.60, 197.94 and 123.48 is: 184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.60 : 197.94 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.60/197.94 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.60x = 197.94 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.60x = 24,441.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,441.63/132.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.33

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