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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.02, 198.08 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.02, 198.08 and 88.65 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.02 : 198.08 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.02/198.08 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.02x = 198.08 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.02x = 17,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,559.35/132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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