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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.62, 197.91 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.62, 197.91 and 129.59 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.62 : 197.91 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.62/197.91 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.62x = 197.91 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.62x = 25,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,646.17/132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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