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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.97, 199.33 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.97, 199.33 and 123.15 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.97 : 199.33 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.97/199.33 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.97x = 199.33 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.97x = 24,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,547.49/132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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