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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.27, 198 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.27, 198 and 99.59 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.27 : 198 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.27/198 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.27x = 198 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.27x = 19,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,717.83/132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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