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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.84, 199.26 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.84, 199.26 and 108.95 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 199.26 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/199.26 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 199.26 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 21,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,708.38/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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