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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.57, 198.86 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.57, 198.86 and 91.26 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.57 : 198.86 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.57/198.86 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.57x = 198.86 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.57x = 18,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,147.51/132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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