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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.35, 198.72 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.35, 198.72 and 129.92 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.35 : 198.72 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.35/198.72 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.35x = 198.72 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.35x = 25,816.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,816.71/132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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