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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.72, 198.84 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.72, 198.84 and 122.16 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.72 : 198.84 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.72/198.84 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.72x = 198.84 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.72x = 24,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290.29/132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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