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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.73, 198.75 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.73, 198.75 and 89.35 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.73 : 198.75 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.73/198.75 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.73x = 198.75 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.73x = 17,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,758.15/132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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