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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 197.98 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 197.98 and 99.50 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 197.98 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/197.98 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 197.98 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 19,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,697.77/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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