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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 199.57 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 199.57 and 123.25 is: 185.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 199.57 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/199.57 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 199.57 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 24,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597.43/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.27

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