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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 198.77 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 198.77 and 130.89 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 198.77 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/198.77 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 198.77 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 26,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,016.35/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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