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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.04 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.04 and 99.56 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.04 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.04 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.04 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 19,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,716.86/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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