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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 198.26 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 198.26 and 88.82 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 198.26 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/198.26 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 198.26 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 17,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,609.45/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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