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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.75, 199.35 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.75, 199.35 and 129.33 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.75 : 199.35 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.75/199.35 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.75x = 199.35 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.75x = 25,781.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,781.94/132.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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