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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.75, 198.81 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.75, 198.81 and 94.14 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.75 : 198.81 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.75/198.81 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.75x = 198.81 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.75x = 18,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,715.97/132.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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