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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.02, 199.25 and 132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.02, 199.25 and 132.02 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.02 : 199.25 = 132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.02/199.25 = 132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.02x = 199.25 × 132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.02x = 26,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,303.33/132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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