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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.68, 199.22 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.68, 199.22 and 105.75 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.68 : 199.22 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.68/199.22 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.68x = 199.22 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.68x = 21,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066.99/132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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