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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.06, 197.96 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.06, 197.96 and 86.45 is: 129.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.06 : 197.96 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.06/197.96 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.06x = 197.96 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.06x = 17,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,112.65/132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.58

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