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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.28, 198.19 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.28, 198.19 and 91.55 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.28 : 198.19 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.28/198.19 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.28x = 198.19 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.28x = 18,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,144.29/132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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