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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.86, 199.74 and 122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.86, 199.74 and 122.05 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.86 : 199.74 = 122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.86/199.74 = 122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.86x = 199.74 × 122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.86x = 24,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,378.29/132.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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