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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 198.84 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 198.84 and 98.58 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 198.84 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/198.84 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 198.84 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 19,601.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601.65/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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