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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.71, 198.41 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.71, 198.41 and 91.98 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.71 : 198.41 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.71/198.41 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.71x = 198.41 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.71x = 18,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249.29/132.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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