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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 198.87 and 64.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 198.87 and 64.10 is: 96.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 198.87 = 64.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/198.87 = 64.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 198.87 × 64.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 12,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746.25/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.13

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