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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.39, 198.66 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.39, 198.66 and 71.52 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.39 : 198.66 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.39/198.66 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.39x = 198.66 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.39x = 14,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,208.16/132.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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