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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.61, 198.84 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.61, 198.84 and 94.33 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.61 : 198.84 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.61/198.84 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.61x = 198.84 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.61x = 18,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,756.58/132.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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