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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.02, 197.76 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.02, 197.76 and 96.02 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.02 : 197.76 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.02/197.76 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.02x = 197.76 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.02x = 18,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,988.92/132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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