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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.09, 197.92 and 96.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.09, 197.92 and 96.04 is: 143.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.09 : 197.92 = 96.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.09/197.92 = 96.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.09x = 197.92 × 96.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.09x = 19,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,008.24/132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.90

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