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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 198.60 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 198.60 and 91.91 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 198.60 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/198.60 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 198.60 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 18,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,253.33/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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