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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 198.52 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 198.52 and 106.64 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 198.52 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/198.52 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 198.52 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 21,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,170.17/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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