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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.24, 198.18 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.24, 198.18 and 86.52 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.24 : 198.18 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.24/198.18 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.24x = 198.18 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.24x = 17,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146.53/132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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