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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.63, 199.16 and 125.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.63, 199.16 and 125.79 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.63 : 199.16 = 125.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.63/199.16 = 125.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.63x = 199.16 × 125.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.63x = 25,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,052.34/132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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