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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 198.59 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 198.59 and 89.15 is: 133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 198.59 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/198.59 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 198.59 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 17,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702.86/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.67

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