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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.05, 197.91 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.05, 197.91 and 91.15 is: 136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.05 : 197.91 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.05/197.91 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.05x = 197.91 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.05x = 18,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,038.51/132.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.60

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