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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.24, 198.54 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.24, 198.54 and 88.77 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.24 : 198.54 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.24/198.54 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.24x = 198.54 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.24x = 17,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,624.40/132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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