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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.09, 197.85 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.09, 197.85 and 99.63 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.09 : 197.85 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.09/197.85 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.09x = 197.85 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.09x = 19,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,711.80/132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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