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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 199.45 and 132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 199.45 and 132.13 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 199.45 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/199.45 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 199.45 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 26,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353.17/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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