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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.24, 197.91 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.24, 197.91 and 95.73 is: 143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.24 : 197.91 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.24/197.91 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.24x = 197.91 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.24x = 18,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,945.92/132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.27

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