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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.03, 198.45 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.03, 198.45 and 96.39 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.03 : 198.45 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.03/198.45 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.03x = 198.45 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.03x = 19,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128.60/132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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