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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.72, 198.76 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.72, 198.76 and 84.64 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.72 : 198.76 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.72/198.76 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.72x = 198.76 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.72x = 16,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823.05/132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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