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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.16, 198.42 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.16, 198.42 and 96.16 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.16 : 198.42 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.16/198.42 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.16x = 198.42 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.16x = 19,080.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080.07/132.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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