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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.84, 199.39 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.84, 199.39 and 108.74 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.84 : 199.39 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.84/199.39 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.84x = 199.39 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.84x = 21,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,681.90/132.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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