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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.65, 198.97 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.65, 198.97 and 86.86 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.65 : 198.97 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.65/198.97 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.65x = 198.97 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.65x = 17,281.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281.82/132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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