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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.29, 198.36 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.29, 198.36 and 91.97 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.29 : 198.36 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.29/198.36 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.29x = 198.36 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.29x = 18,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242.18/132.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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