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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.75, 198.90 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.75, 198.90 and 106.93 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.75 : 198.90 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.75/198.90 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.75x = 198.90 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.75x = 21,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,268.38/132.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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