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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.02, 197.73 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.02, 197.73 and 86.31 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.02 : 197.73 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.02/197.73 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.02x = 197.73 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.02x = 17,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066.08/132.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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