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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.88, 199.53 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.88, 199.53 and 125.96 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.88 : 199.53 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.88/199.53 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.88x = 199.53 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.88x = 25,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132.80/132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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