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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.37, 198.54 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.37, 198.54 and 81 is: 121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.37 : 198.54 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.37/198.54 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.37x = 198.54 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.37x = 16,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,081.74/132.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.49

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