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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 197.88 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 197.88 and 99.82 is: 149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 197.88 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/197.88 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 197.88 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 19,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752.38/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.39

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