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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.66, 198.59 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.66, 198.59 and 94.19 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.66 : 198.59 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.66/198.59 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.66x = 198.59 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.66x = 18,703.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703.73/132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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