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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 198.66 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 198.66 and 130.10 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 198.66 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/198.66 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 198.66 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 25,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,845.67/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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