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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.84, 199.13 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.84, 199.13 and 98.42 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 199.13 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/199.13 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 199.13 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 19,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,596.89/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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