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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.84, 199.32 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.84, 199.32 and 132.44 is: 198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 199.32 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/199.32 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 199.32 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 26,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397.94/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.72

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