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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.53, 198.73 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.53, 198.73 and 106.90 is: 160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.53 : 198.73 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.53/198.73 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.53x = 198.73 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.53x = 21,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,244.24/132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.30

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