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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.66, 198.64 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.66, 198.64 and 125.16 is: 187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.66 : 198.64 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.66/198.64 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.66x = 198.64 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.66x = 24,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861.78/132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.41

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