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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.31, 198.73 and 91.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.31, 198.73 and 91.81 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.31 : 198.73 = 91.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.31/198.73 = 91.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.31x = 198.73 × 91.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.31x = 18,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244.41/132.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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