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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.76, 199.08 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.76, 199.08 and 105.64 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.76 : 199.08 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.76/199.08 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.76x = 199.08 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.76x = 21,030.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,030.81/132.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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