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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.18, 198.38 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.18, 198.38 and 130.97 is: 196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.18 : 198.38 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.18/198.38 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.18x = 198.38 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.18x = 25,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,980.18/132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.55

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