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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.90, 198.12 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.90, 198.12 and 122.38 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.90 : 198.12 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.90/198.12 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.90x = 198.12 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.90x = 24,245.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,245.93/132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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