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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.68, 198.82 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.68, 198.82 and 81.25 is: 121.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.68 : 198.82 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.68/198.82 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.68x = 198.82 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.68x = 16,153.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153.42/132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.74

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