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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.94, 198.80 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.94, 198.80 and 126.46 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.94 : 198.80 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.94/198.80 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.94x = 198.80 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.94x = 25,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,138.62/132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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