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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.79, 198.70 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.79, 198.70 and 94.37 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.79 : 198.70 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.79/198.70 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.79x = 198.70 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.79x = 18,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,751.32/132.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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