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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.10 and 63.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.10 and 63.58 is: 95.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.10 = 63.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.10 = 63.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.10 × 63.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 12,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,595.20/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.42

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