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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.91, 198.88 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.91, 198.88 and 96.77 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.91 : 198.88 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.91/198.88 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.91x = 198.88 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.91x = 19,245.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,245.87/132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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