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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.64, 198.84 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.64, 198.84 and 96.60 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.64 : 198.84 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.64/198.84 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.64x = 198.84 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.64x = 19,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207.94/132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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