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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.71, 197.51 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.71, 197.51 and 127.85 is: 190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.71 : 197.51 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.71/197.51 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.71x = 197.51 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.71x = 25,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,251.01/132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.27

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