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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.49, 198.60 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.49, 198.60 and 105.49 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.49 : 198.60 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.49/198.60 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.49x = 198.60 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.49x = 20,950.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,950.31/132.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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