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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.91, 198.90 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.91, 198.90 and 87.14 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.91 : 198.90 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.91/198.90 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.91x = 198.90 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.91x = 17,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332.64/132.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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