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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.56, 198.57 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.56, 198.57 and 96.38 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.56 : 198.57 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.56/198.57 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.56x = 198.57 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.56x = 19,138.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138.18/132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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