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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.80, 199.22 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.80, 199.22 and 128.54 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.80 : 199.22 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.80/199.22 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.80x = 199.22 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.80x = 25,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606.10/132.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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