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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 197.90 and 86.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 197.90 and 86.35 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 197.90 = 86.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/197.90 = 86.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 197.90 × 86.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 17,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,088.67/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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