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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.30, 199.53 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.30, 199.53 and 132.30 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.30 : 199.53 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.30/199.53 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.30x = 199.53 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.30x = 26,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397.82/132.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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