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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.17, 197.99 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.17, 197.99 and 130.55 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.17 : 197.99 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.17/197.99 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.17x = 197.99 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.17x = 25,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,847.44/132.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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