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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.62, 198.66 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.62, 198.66 and 81.14 is: 121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.62 : 198.66 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.62/198.66 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.62x = 198.66 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.62x = 16,119.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,119.27/132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.54

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