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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.74, 199.16 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.74, 199.16 and 124.52 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.74 : 199.16 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.74/199.16 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.74x = 199.16 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.74x = 24,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,799.40/132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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