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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.73, 199.16 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.73, 199.16 and 71.04 is: 106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.73 : 199.16 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.73/199.16 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.73x = 199.16 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.73x = 14,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148.33/132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.59

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