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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.24, 198.46 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.24, 198.46 and 91.76 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.24 : 198.46 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.24/198.46 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.24x = 198.46 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.24x = 18,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,210.69/132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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