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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.57, 198.59 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.57, 198.59 and 129.67 is: 194.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.57 : 198.59 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.57/198.59 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.57x = 198.59 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.57x = 25,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,750.02/132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.24

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