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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.65, 198.69 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.65, 198.69 and 96.50 is: 144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.65 : 198.69 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.65/198.69 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.65x = 198.69 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.65x = 19,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173.59/132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.54

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