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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.67, 198.83 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.67, 198.83 and 92.02 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.67 : 198.83 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.67/198.83 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.67x = 198.83 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.67x = 18,295.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295.88/132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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