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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.88, 199.44 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.88, 199.44 and 72.16 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.88 : 199.44 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.88/199.44 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.88x = 199.44 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.88x = 14,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391.59/132.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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