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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.62, 198.89 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.62, 198.89 and 86.20 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.62 : 198.89 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.62/198.89 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.62x = 198.89 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.62x = 17,144.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144.32/132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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