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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.91, 198.32 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.91, 198.32 and 123.19 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.91 : 198.32 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.91/198.32 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.91x = 198.32 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.91x = 24,429.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429.93/132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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