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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.73, 198.84 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.73, 198.84 and 121.12 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.73 : 198.84 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.73/198.84 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.73x = 198.84 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.73x = 24,083.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,083.50/132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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