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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.06 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.06 and 88.69 is: 133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.06 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.06 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.06 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 17,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565.94/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.08

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