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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.14, 198 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.14, 198 and 106.64 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.14 : 198 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.14/198 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.14x = 198 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.14x = 21,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,114.72/132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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