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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.77, 198.92 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.77, 198.92 and 129.89 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.77 : 198.92 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.77/198.92 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.77x = 198.92 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.77x = 25,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837.07/132.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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