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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 198.72 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 198.72 and 81.09 is: 121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 198.72 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/198.72 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 198.72 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 16,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114.20/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.53

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