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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 198.64 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 198.64 and 128.66 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 198.64 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/198.64 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 198.64 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 25,557.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557.02/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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