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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.62, 198.69 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.62, 198.69 and 86.91 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.62 : 198.69 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.62/198.69 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.62x = 198.69 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.62x = 17,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268.15/132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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