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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.73, 200.07 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.73, 200.07 and 127.24 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.73 : 200.07 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.73/200.07 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.73x = 200.07 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.73x = 25,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,456.91/132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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