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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.66, 198.59 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.66, 198.59 and 102.08 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.66 : 198.59 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.66/198.59 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.66x = 198.59 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.66x = 20,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,272.05/132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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