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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.84, 200.16 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.84, 200.16 and 125.16 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 200.16 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/200.16 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 200.16 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 25,052.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,052.03/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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