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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.68, 198.96 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.68, 198.96 and 96.56 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.68 : 198.96 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.68/198.96 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.68x = 198.96 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.68x = 19,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211.58/132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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