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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.06 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.06 and 95.88 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.06 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.06 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.06 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 18,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,989.99/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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