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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.93, 198.26 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.93, 198.26 and 125.43 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.93 : 198.26 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.93/198.26 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.93x = 198.26 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.93x = 24,867.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,867.12/132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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