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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 198.60 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 198.60 and 132.70 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 198.60 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/198.60 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 198.60 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 26,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,354.22/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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