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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.02, 197.61 and 85.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.02, 197.61 and 85.77 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.02 : 197.61 = 85.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.02/197.61 = 85.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.02x = 197.61 × 85.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.02x = 16,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,948.69/132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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