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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.81, 199.13 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.81, 199.13 and 98.61 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.81 : 199.13 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.81/199.13 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.81x = 199.13 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.81x = 19,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,635.72/132.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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