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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 198.97 and 64.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 198.97 and 64.27 is: 96.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 198.97 = 64.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/198.97 = 64.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 198.97 × 64.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 12,787.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787.80/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.32

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