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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.20, 198.34 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.20, 198.34 and 130.16 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.20 : 198.34 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.20/198.34 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.20x = 198.34 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.20x = 25,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,815.93/132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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