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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.20, 198.40 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.20, 198.40 and 91.60 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.20 : 198.40 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.20/198.40 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.20x = 198.40 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.20x = 18,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,173.44/132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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