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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.27, 198.05 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.27, 198.05 and 91.56 is: 137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.27 : 198.05 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.27/198.05 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.27x = 198.05 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.27x = 18,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133.74/132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.10

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