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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.24, 198.64 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.24, 198.64 and 86.64 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.24 : 198.64 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.24/198.64 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.24x = 198.64 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.24x = 17,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,210.17/132.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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