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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 198.39 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 198.39 and 86.54 is: 129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 198.39 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/198.39 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 198.39 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 17,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168.67/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.81

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