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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 198.50 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 198.50 and 113.21 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 198.50 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/198.50 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 198.50 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 22,470.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470.63/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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