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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 196.50 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 196.50 and 128.40 is: 191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 196.50 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/196.50 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 196.50 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 25,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,230.60/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.14

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