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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.61, 197.48 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.61, 197.48 and 124.74 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.61 : 197.48 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.61/197.48 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.61x = 197.48 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.61x = 24,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,633.03/132.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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