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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.87, 198.33 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.87, 198.33 and 123.36 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.87 : 198.33 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.87/198.33 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.87x = 198.33 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.87x = 24,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,465.99/132.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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