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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.14, 198.48 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.14, 198.48 and 128.36 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.14 : 198.48 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.14/198.48 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.14x = 198.48 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.14x = 25,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,476.89/132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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