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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.38, 199.82 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.38, 199.82 and 132.38 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.38 : 199.82 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.38/199.82 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.38x = 199.82 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.38x = 26,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,453.00/132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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