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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.01, 197.61 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.01, 197.61 and 86.26 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.01 : 197.61 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.01/197.61 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.01x = 197.61 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.01x = 17,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,045.84/132.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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