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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.83, 198.99 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.83, 198.99 and 115.50 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.83 : 198.99 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.83/198.99 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.83x = 198.99 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.83x = 22,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983.35/132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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