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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.57, 199.13 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.57, 199.13 and 130.41 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.57 : 199.13 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.57/199.13 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.57x = 199.13 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.57x = 25,967.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.89/132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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