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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.89, 198.86 and 96.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.89, 198.86 and 96.37 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.89 : 198.86 = 96.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.89/198.86 = 96.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.89x = 198.86 × 96.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.89x = 19,164.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164.14/132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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