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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 197.44 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 197.44 and 99.16 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 197.44 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/197.44 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 197.44 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 19,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,577.41/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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