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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.81, 199.71 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.81, 199.71 and 127.95 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.81 : 199.71 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.81/199.71 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.81x = 199.71 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.81x = 25,552.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552.89/132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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