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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.93, 198.72 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.93, 198.72 and 127.17 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.93 : 198.72 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.93/198.72 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.93x = 198.72 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.93x = 25,271.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,271.22/132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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