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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 197.89 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 197.89 and 94.96 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 197.89 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/197.89 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 197.89 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 18,791.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791.64/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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