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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.33, 198.37 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.33, 198.37 and 91.70 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.33 : 198.37 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.33/198.37 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.33x = 198.37 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.33x = 18,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,190.53/132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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