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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.72, 199.08 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.72, 199.08 and 132.52 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.72 : 199.08 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.72/199.08 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.72x = 199.08 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.72x = 26,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,382.08/132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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