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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.84, 199.31 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.84, 199.31 and 104.04 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 199.31 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/199.31 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 199.31 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 20,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,735.69/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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