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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.49, 198.57 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.49, 198.57 and 91.90 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.49 : 198.57 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.49/198.57 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.49x = 198.57 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.49x = 18,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,248.58/132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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