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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 199.14 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 199.14 and 129.11 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 199.14 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/199.14 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 199.14 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 25,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,711.33/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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