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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.33, 198.35 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.33, 198.35 and 130.82 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.33 : 198.35 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.33/198.35 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.33x = 198.35 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.33x = 25,946.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,946.99/132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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