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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.36, 199.82 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.36, 199.82 and 131.64 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.36 : 199.82 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.36/199.82 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.36x = 199.82 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.36x = 26,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304.30/132.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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