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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 197.72 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 197.72 and 129.34 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 197.72 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/197.72 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 197.72 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 25,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,572.46/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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