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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 198.15 and 91.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 198.15 and 91.43 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 198.15 = 91.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/198.15 = 91.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 198.15 × 91.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 18,116.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,116.63/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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