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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.55, 198.60 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.55, 198.60 and 92.01 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.55 : 198.60 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.55/198.60 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.55x = 198.60 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.55x = 18,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272.19/132.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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