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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.56, 198.44 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.56, 198.44 and 130.32 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.56 : 198.44 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.56/198.44 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.56x = 198.44 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.56x = 25,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,860.70/132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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