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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.08, 197.68 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.08, 197.68 and 86.40 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.08 : 197.68 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.08/197.68 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.08x = 197.68 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.08x = 17,079.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079.55/132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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