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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 198.45 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 198.45 and 86.54 is: 129.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 198.45 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/198.45 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 198.45 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 17,172.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,172.87/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.98

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