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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.67, 198.79 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.67, 198.79 and 96.43 is: 144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.67 : 198.79 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.67/198.79 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.67x = 198.79 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.67x = 19,169.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,169.32/132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.49

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