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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.60, 199.83 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.60, 199.83 and 129.54 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.60 : 199.83 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.60/199.83 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.60x = 199.83 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.60x = 25,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885.98/132.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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