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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.78, 199.91 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.78, 199.91 and 92.49 is: 139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.78 : 199.91 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.78/199.91 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.78x = 199.91 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.78x = 18,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,489.16/132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.24

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