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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 198.11 and 106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 198.11 and 106.39 is: 159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 198.11 = 106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/198.11 = 106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 198.11 × 106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 21,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,075.40/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.66

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