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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 197.91 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 197.91 and 95.43 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 197.91 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/197.91 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 197.91 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 18,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,886.55/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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