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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.81, 198.99 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.81, 198.99 and 94.23 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.81 : 198.99 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.81/198.99 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.81x = 198.99 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.81x = 18,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750.83/132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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