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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.60, 199.11 and 81.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.60, 199.11 and 81.47 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.60 : 199.11 = 81.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.60/199.11 = 81.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.60x = 199.11 × 81.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.60x = 16,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220.50/132.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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