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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 198.89 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 198.89 and 96.14 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 198.89 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/198.89 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 198.89 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 19,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121.28/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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