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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 197.97 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 197.97 and 91.50 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 197.97 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/197.97 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 197.97 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 18,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115.10/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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