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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.15, 199.23 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.15, 199.23 and 130.42 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.15 : 199.23 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.15/199.23 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.15x = 199.23 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.15x = 25,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,983.75/132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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