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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 199.26 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 199.26 and 102.54 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 199.26 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/199.26 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 199.26 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 20,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432.12/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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