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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.10, 197.98 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.10, 197.98 and 88.70 is: 132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.10 : 197.98 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.10/197.98 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.10x = 197.98 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.10x = 17,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,560.83/132.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.94

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