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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.35, 198.51 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.35, 198.51 and 89.04 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.35 : 198.51 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.35/198.51 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.35x = 198.51 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.35x = 17,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675.33/132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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