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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.88, 199.02 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.88, 199.02 and 105.60 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.88 : 199.02 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.88/199.02 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.88x = 199.02 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.88x = 21,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,016.51/132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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