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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 197.85 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 197.85 and 90.90 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 197.85 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/197.85 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 197.85 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 17,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,984.57/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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