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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.91 and 63.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.91 and 63.51 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.91 = 63.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.91 = 63.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.91 × 63.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 12,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,569.26/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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